CBDT Legal Interpretation of the Most Favoured Nation

CBDT Clarifies the Legal Interpretation of the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Clause

February 3, 2022

To bring parity in the tax treatments for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation ad Development (OECD) member nations, the concept of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) is prevalent under International tax laws.  Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued clarifications around the applicability of MFN clause of Indian Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs or treaties) with OECD member states (or countries). Please access the CBDT circular here.